1. Shahi Litchi earned the GI tag from which Indian state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
The Centre through Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) is facilitating trial shipments into new global markets for Indian niche G-I tagged agricultural products.
Bihar’s GI tagged Shahi Litchi was exported from Muzaffarpur district of Bihar to London last year. As on date, there are 417 registered GI products and of them, around 150 GI tagged products are agricultural and food products.
2. As per data from the Finance Ministry, what is the estimated amount to be borrowed by India in the first half of 2022-23?
[A] Rs 1.45 trillion
[B] Rs 4.45 trillion
[C] Rs 8.45 trillion
[D] Rs 12.45 trillion
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 8.45 trillion]
Notes:
The Finance Ministry announced that the Union government is looking to raise Rs 8.45 lakh crore through borrowings in the first half of 2022-23.
The borrowing is set to be made to fund the revenue gap for reviving the economy. Out of the market borrowing of Rs 14.31 lakh crore estimated for the next financial year, Rs 8.45 lakh crore is planned to be borrowed in the first half or April-September period.
3. Which Indian billionaire topped the ‘Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2022’ in the country?
[A] Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
[B] Falguni Nayar
[C] Radha Vembu
[D] Mrudula Parekh
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Correct Answer: B [Falguni Nayar]
Notes:
As per the ‘Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2022’, there are 124 self-made women billionaires in the world now, down 6 from last year.
Three Indian women – Falguni Nayar of Nykaa, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon and Radha Vembu of Zoho feature in the latest Hurun list of women self-made billionaires. Falguni Nayar overtook long-time India’s number one woman billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to become the richest self-made woman in India.
4. Which Indian city is to be covered with Artificial Intelligence-based cameras, as part of Road Safety Project?
[A] Chennai
[B] Kozhikode
[C] Mumbai
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kozhikode]
Notes:
About sixty Artificial Intelligence-based cameras are to be installed around the Kozhikode city of Kerala, as a part of the State-level road safety project.
This step is to be implemented for the purpose of exposing traffic rule violations and book them with solid digital evidence. Across the State, there will be 726 cameras linked to special control rooms of the enforcement squads. The state government will spend ₹225 crore for the project.
5. Which Indian space tech start-up launched its first commercial satellite with SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket?
[A] Pixxel
[B] Agnikul
[C] Skyroot Aerospace
[D] Dhruva Space
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Correct Answer: A [Pixxel]
Notes:
Indian space tech start-up Pixxel successfully launched its first fully-fledged commercial satellite apparently called ‘Shakuntala’ or Pixxel TD-2.
The satellite was launched with Elon Musk-run SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral in the United States. The satellite hosts one of the highest resolution hyper-spectral commercial cameras.
6. What is the theme of the ‘National Maritime Day’ 2022?
[A] International trade and Economy
[B] Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19
[C] Gratitude towards Navy
[D] Atmanirbhar Maritime Force
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Correct Answer: B [Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19]
Notes:
India recently celebrated the 59th National Maritime Day which falls on April 5 every year. This year’s theme is ‘Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19’.
The first anniversary of the day was held in 1964 to raise awareness about international trade and economy. An award ceremony is held to honour those who made important contributions to the Indian maritime industry.
7. Gangaur Festival is predominantly celebrated in which Indian state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Gangaur Festival is predominantly celebrated in the state of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Tourism Department organised the festival after two years gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival commenced on April 3 and continues for 18 days. The Tourism Department of the state has made special arrangements to make the foreign tourists aware of the culture of the state.
8. Ricky Kej and Falguni Shah are the recent winners of which award?
[A] Academy Awards
[B] Grammy Awards
[C] Pritzker Architecture Prize
[D] Abel Prize
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Correct Answer: B [Grammy Awards]
Notes:
Two Indian musicians were among the winners at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Composer Ricky Kej won his second Grammy Award as he won the award for Best New Age Album, jointly with Stewart Copeland for their album ‘Divine Tides’. Indian-American singer-songwriter Falguni Shah, called as Falu won in the Best Children’s Music Album category for her album ‘A Colorful World’.
9. ‘Salwa Judum movement’ was associated with which Indian state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that a plan is being developed to rehabilitate those people who migrated to neighbouring states during the Salwa Judum movement around 15 years ago.
Salwa Judum, an anti-Naxal operation powered by vigilante groups, was kicked off in 2005-06 in Bastar. It forced several tribals to flee and settle in neighbouring states.
10. Which state-run company has partnered with L&T and ReNew Power, for a joint venture for Green hydrogen?
[A] ONGC
[B] IOC
[C] REC
[D] GAIL
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Correct Answer: B [IOC]
Notes:
State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and ReNew Power have announced a joint venture (JV) company to develop the green hydrogen sector in India.
India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. In February, the Centre launched the country’s first green hydrogen policy as part of its energy transition plan.